UP4™ Heart Health formerly Cardioviva™ healthy bacteria help to reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels, risk factors for heart disease, in two ways: by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body produces and by reducing the amount absorbed from food.

Healthy people who like the digestive benefits of probiotics but are also interested in maintaining healthy and normal levels of cholesterol may benefit from UP4™ Heart Health.

UP4™ Heart Health is a safe, natural addition to a heart healthy diet and lifestyle.

The probiotic strain in UP4™ Heart Health is Lactobacillus reuteri, which has a long history of safe use. UP4™ Heart Health has been carefully formulated for convenient use as a small, easy to swallow supplement with no unpleasant aftertaste.

UP4™ Heart Health healthy bacteria help to reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels, risk factors for heart disease, in two ways: by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body produces and by reducing the amount absorbed from food.

As someone who works hard to improve your heart health through diet and exercise, you know what you eat affects your heart. But what you may not know is that your cholesterol level - a risk factor for heart disease - can be affected by the types of bacteria in your digestive system.

Probiotics - bacteria that confer a health benefit to the host - are being studied to determine if through the gut, they may have a more significant role in helping to maintain and improve health and wellness. And emerging science is evaluating whether supplementing the microbiome (gut bacteria) with probiotics can play a role in health and certain chronic diseases such as heart disease.

UP4™ Heart Health healthy bacteria help to reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels, risk factors for heart disease, in two ways: by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body produces and by reducing the amount absorbed from food.

Active Ingredients

Probiotic strain LRC™: Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242

Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS®-1, and Bifidobacteria for full digestive and immune health.

Colony-forming units (CFU): 10 Billion CFU live bacteria up to the date of expiration.

Suggested serving size: One capsule twice daily with meals

Proper storage conditions: Store at room temperature for up to two years

As with other probiotics, in the first few days of taking UP4™ Heart Health, some individuals may experience some gas and bloating. This may be temporary while the system is adjusting to UP4™ Heart Health.

UP4™ Heart Health should not be mixed in alcohol-containing beverages or food and beverages above 122°F.

Warning: Keep this and all supplements out of the reach of children. Do not use if seal is broken. If taking antibiotics, take probiotics at least 3 hours interval and consult your physician if you are taking medications. Consult your physician if pregnant, nursing, and under other medical conditions.

Acid and bile resistance - for probiotics to be effective, they must successfully pass through stomach acid and bile in the upper intestine yet remain alive, our probiotics are 97% resistant to acid and bile and require no special "enteric coating" to survive.

Colonization - probiotics that are able to colonize the gut, provide more consistent probiotic benefits. Our probiotics are known colonizers that multiply 100 to 200-fold.

Pure probiotics - our probiotics are non-dairy, lactose-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, preservative-free, non-GMO and available in veggie capsules that are suitable for vegans. Our probiotics are manufactured in a GMP plant in Wisconsin. Because of our intense focus on quality, UAS Laboratories probiotics are one of the few to be distributed in Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most important thing to consider in probiotics?

Probiotics must be viable (alive) to have any benefit. Studies have shown, many probiotics in the market today do not maintain their potency on the shelf. UAS Labs has every batch tested for potency by an independent laboratory and strives for 25% to 75% higher potency than label guarantee to ensure potency during the entire shelf life.

Why do some probiotics use enteric coatings?

Many probiotics cannot survive stomach acid and are killed. Fragile strains must use special chemical coatings to survive transit through the stomach. DDS Probiotics contain strains that are naturally resistant to acid and bile so no special coatings are required - more than 97% of DDS Probiotics reach the digestive tract alive.

How much probiotics should I take?

Probiotic quality is measured in CFU/g (colony-forming units/gram). The amount needed is dependent upon the strain and the condition. For a normal person taking a probiotic strain that can colonize the digestive system, 5 billion CFU/gram is often adequate. Higher quantities of probiotics may be necessary for healthy digestion in some people.

What is the best time to take probiotics?

Probiotics are best taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Can I take probiotics with antibiotics?

Yes, but antibiotics can kill probiotics so allow at least 3 hour interval between taking your probiotic and antibiotic.

How do I know good probiotics from others?

Look for probiotics with proven track records that are manufactured in the USA in a GMP-certified facility. Look for probiotic strains that have been studied and researched.

Do probiotics contain dairy?

Many probiotics are grown in a dairy medium because probiotic bacteria break down lactose (milk sugar). UAS Laboratories has perfected a process that does not use dairy, gluten, soy, corn, wheat in their probiotics. In addition, all DDS Probiotics are Non-GMO.

Do I have to keep my probiotics in the refrigerator?

Probiotics are sensitive to heat. DDS. Probiotics are stable at room temperature (70°F) but we recommend refrigeration. It's important to avoid extremely high temperatures like hot cars. If you treat probiotics like you would chocolate, they should be OK.

DDS Probiotics is a top quality probiotic Manufacturer since 1979. The owners of the alphastrain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1. Since our our first day in 1979 we have been driven to creating the highest quality probiotics. Through innovation and hard work we have created a probiotic that is naturally acid and bile resistant, free of allergens and GMO's as well as room temperature stable.

Montreal-based Micropharma Limited discovers and develops therapeutics, diagnostics and devices based on the emerging science of the human microbiome and its environment. The company applies a unique approach to discover novel and commercial probiotic and enzymatic solutions for metabolic diseases.

UAS Laboratories LLC (Wausau, Wisconsin, USA) has completed the acquisition of certain intellectual property assets of Micropharma Limited, Montreal, Canada, whose brilliant researchers have skillfully developed the award-winning probiotic strain, Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 offered under the mark LRC™ and protected by two families of registered patents. The LRC™ strain has been shown to support healthy cholesterol levels and maintain heart health. As part of the agreement, UAS Labs also takes ownership of the pioneering Cardioviva™ brand of probiotics; formulations offered under the Cardioviva™ brand can be found at major retailers in the US and Canada.

Important Information

Legal Disclaimer:While we work to ensure that product information is correct, on occasion manufacturers may alter their ingredient lists. Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and/or different information than that shown on our Web site. We recommend that you do not solely rely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer. Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. You should not use this information as self-diagnosis or for treating a health problem or disease. Contact your health-care provider immediately if you suspect that you have a medical problem. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Nature's Alternatives assumes no liability for inaccuracies or misstatements about products.

Ratings & Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Cardioviva

I used this product when it was cardioviva for years and was thrilled with it. It lowered my cholesterol and kept me regular. I was upset when they discontinued it and have searched for it constantly. I am so glad to have found this product again because none of the other probiotics worked well. I have just ordered 6 bottles and am so grateful that I have found this product.

Disclaimer: The information contained in customer reviews reflects their personal opinions and their individual experiences. Nothing contained in these reviews should be considered as any product claim by Nature's Alternatives as to any specific benefits which may accrue to the user, or by its use thereof or as substitution for medical care, diagnosis, mitigation, or otherwise.